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November 18, 2024
Melissa Sorenson and Rory Bogdon Quoted in California Background Check Article
Read SHRM's "California's Background Check Limits Are Impeding Hiring" featuring PBSA's Executive Director, Melissa Sorenson, and U.S. Public Records Access Director, Rory Bogdon.
October 25, 2024
U.S. CFPB Issues Circular on 10/24/2024 Regarding "Dossiers" and Scores in Background Checks
CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-06: Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores for Hiring, Promotion, and Other Employment Decisions
September 4, 2024
PBSA Prepares for Final Phase of its 3-Year Strategic Plan
PBSA Prepares for Final Phase of its 3-Year Strategic Plan
August 20, 2024
Call to Action: End User Support Needed with Date of Birth Redaction in California
Call to Action: End User Support Needed with Date of Birth Redaction in California
July 26, 2024
Another Big Reveal...the PBSA Community is Ready for You
Over the last few weeks, we have been cleaning up and reviewing the use of our PBSA Community forums, located under the Resources tab on the PBSA website. We have streamlined the available forums, where members can pose questions, provide and review answers on focused topics, and have kept those deemed most useful for members. From global topics to forums that mirror some of our Conference tracks, these are the areas that members are asking about most.
July 26, 2024
Industry Checks Accepted Again for Private Security Guards and Investigators (Ontario)
Effective July 17, 2024, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Private Security and Investigative Services Branch (PSISB), will again be accepting Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks (CRJMC)'s from third-party entities, specifically PBSA industry members.
July 11, 2024
Melissa Sorenson Quoted Throughout Article Highlighting California Public Records Access Issues
July 6, 2024 - PBSA Executive Director, Melissa Sorenson, was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times article, "Need a background check in California? Changes at the courts are causing long waits."
July 10, 2024
PBSA'S FCRA End User Certificate Program
We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new certificate program designed for employers who run background checks on U.S. individuals/applicants. Similar to PBSA's current certificate programs, the FCRA End User Certificate is presented in a series of four webinar modules followed by an exam, all of which are available in an easy-to-access online portal.
June 25, 2024
Resource Bundles Now Available
Our Resource Library is bursting with valuable information, but we know it can sometimes be difficult to find resources on similar topics. To help our members, we have reviewed all of our documents to find fulsome, evergreen and detailed resources and have combined them into what we call "Resource Bundles." These can be found on the PBSA website under the "Resources" tab.
June 19, 2024
Announcing 14 PBSA Members Accredited to BSOAP General Standard
PBSA is thrilled to announce the accreditation of 14 member organizations who have successfully met the requirements of the General Background Screening Accreditation Program.
June 10, 2024
Comment on Proposed Rule - Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing
The Consumer Data Industry Association ("CDIA"), Professional Background Screening Association ("PBSA"), and the National Consumer Reporting Association ("NCRA") offer comments on behalf of the resident screening industry on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") proposed rule Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing.
May 3, 2024
HUD Fair Housing Act Tenant Screening Guidance - Summary
Below is a summary of the guidance released on Thursday, May 2nd by HUD regarding tenant screening under the Fair Housing Act. The released guidance is lengthy and not subject to notice and comment. If you are in the tenant screening space, please be sure to review the guidance and the below summary. As always, consult with legal counsel to discuss impact to your business and your clients. This summary was prepared by Jay Harris, Hudson Cook.
April 11, 2024
HUD Proposes New Tenant Screening Regulations
Prepared by PBSA Legislative Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
April 2, 2024
Member Advisory: DOJ-FTC-CFPB Unveil Tenant Screening
DOJ-FTC-CFPB Unveil Tenant Screening ?"Know Your Rights" Resource
February 21, 2024
Member Advisory: Los Angeles County Announces Full Removal of DOB
Member Advisory: Los Angeles County Announces Full Removal of DOB
January 11, 2024
Member Advisory: CFPB Issues Advisory Opinions on FCRA Sections 607(b) and 609(a)
Member Advisory: CFPB Issues Advisory Opinions on FCRA Sections 607(b) and 609(a)
November 15, 2023
PBSA Member Advisory: New BSOAP Standards ? Effective July 1, 2024
PBSA Member Advisory: New BSOAP Standards ? Effective July 1, 2024
November 8, 2023
Member Advisory: PBSA Submits Consumer Reporting Comments to CFPB
Member Advisory: PBSA Submits Consumer Reporting Comments to CFPB
October 20, 2023
PBSA prepares for 2024 - and beyond - with the 3-year Strategic Plan
PBSA prepares for 2024 - and beyond - with the 3-year Strategic Plan
October 19, 2023
PBSA Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Updated 9.27.23
PBSA Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 - Originally Approved by PBSA Board of Directors August 24, 2022, Revised September 27, 2023.
October 11, 2023
Announcing the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Council Leadership
PBSA is pleased to announce the 2023-24 Board of Directors and Council Leadership
August 8, 2023
Member Advisory: Proposed Bylaws Change, Bylaws Vote, and Notice of Annual Meeting
Member Advisory: Proposed Bylaws Change, Bylaws Vote, and Notice of Annual Meeting
June 15, 2023
CFPB Adopts Rule Addressing Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Human Trafficking Cases
Based upon feedback at the 2022 PBSA Annual Conference, we wanted to re-share with members the recent rule adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that establishes a process by which victims of human trafficking may submit documentation to consumer reporting agencies and prohibits consumer reporting agencies from furnishing a consumer report containing the adverse information related to such trafficking. The rule took effect on July 25 and companies are advised to consult with counsel on its implementation.
June 6, 2023
Announcing the 2023-24 PBSA Secretary/Treasurer
PBSA is pleased to announce the 2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer
May 31, 2023
Member Advisory: PBSA Response to CFPB's Request for Information
Member Advisory: PBSA Response to CFPB's Request for Information
March 31, 2023
Member Advisory: Important California Legislative Update for PBSA Members
Member Advisory: Important California Legislative Update for PBSA Members
March 24, 2023
Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Phone Number on the Updated Summary of Rights
Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Phone Number on the Updated Summary of Rights
March 22, 2023
PBSA Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Summary of Rights
PBSA Member Advisory: CFPB Updates Summary of Rights
March 8, 2023
Member Advisory: PBSA Responds to Congressional Inquiry Regarding Tenant Screening and Files Amicus Letter in Kemp vs. Orange County
Member Advisory: PBSA Responds to Congressional Inquiry Regarding Tenant Screening and Files Amicus Letter in Kemp vs. Orange County
January 30, 2023
Guidance on Hiring and Screening Ukrainian Nationals
More than 4.3 million civilians from Ukraine have fled the borders of their homeland. PBSA and the Europe Council's Educational Resources Committee has gathered this information to assist you and your client's efforts to support the employment of Ukrainian nationals within different jurisdictions.
December 7, 2022
PBSA Member Advisory: PBSA's 3-Year Strategic Plan
PBSA Member Advisory: PBSA's 3-Year Strategic Plan
October 15, 2021
Member Advisory: PBSA and HR.com Release 5th Industry Survey Results
Member Advisory: PBSA and HR.com Release 5th Industry Survey Results

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